MINI Cooper Service Bulletins
867 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146564Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M650117
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, CC MESSAGE 'RESTRAINT SYSTEM' . Air bag Warning indicator sporadically illuminates for short intervals when occupants are exiting the front of the vehicle. Check Control messages may be displayed as follows: ""Restraint system driver's side is faulty"" (CC 108) ""Restraint system front passenger is faulty"" (CC 109) ""Functions of air bag, seat belt tensioner and belt force limiter are faulty"" (CC 97) Fault codes may be stored: C95462, driver's seat module (seat position, back rest lock): Communication fault C95463, seat module front passenger (seat position, back rest lock): Communication fault Front seat occupants may sense electrostatic discharge when exiting the seat. Electrostatic discharge disrupts normal communication between seat module and air bag control unit."
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146563Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M310117
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryFRONT SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT HAS DROPPED. INFORMATION Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC), using the VIN to locate the part numbers.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150990Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M650217
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary?Technical Service ERRONEOUS CID MENU ENTRY- 'IMPORT JOURNEY'. ?Import Journey (USB)? submenu item in the Stored Journeys menu of the Navigation system is not working.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150989Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M60116
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary?Front Windshield Wiper Noises. Customer complains wipers are noisy or chattering during wiper operation.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150987Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120916
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary?ENGINE MAY RUN ROUGH AFTER MSA ENGINE RESTART. Unfavorable DME software. Program and recode the vehicle using the latest version of ISTA.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150986Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120815
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary?REDUCED ENGINE POWER WITH EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SENSOR FAULT STORED. DME software error or incorrect oil viscosity. Ensure that the engine oil level is correct and no other VANOS or oil pressure faults are present.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150985Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M011116
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary?OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 01 11 16 dated December 2016.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- M511516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"TAILGATE NOT LOCKING PROPERLY. Tailgate only locks on one side, most often on the left side, CC message ""Tailgate open"" - when not locked on left side. Closing force/speed too low. Striker on right or left side of tailgate not set accurately."
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146803Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M510513
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryCreaking/Cracking Noise from the Upper Roof Area. A creaking noise can be heard from the rear roof area when driving on rough roads or uneven surfaces. The body shell roof support area, where the C-pillar is joined to the roof, is buckling, creating the noise.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146802Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M170213
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"Service Action: Retrofit of Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion could form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading could lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a ""Service Engine Soon"" lamp being illuminated."
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146801Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M120816
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryRATTLING NOISE UNDER LIGHT LOAD. Faint rattling noise is heard from engine while under a light load or in a coasting overrun condition. Normal turbocharger operational sounds. Depending on current Integration level, reprogram vehicle to improve engine acoustics. For conditions that are similar to the situation described: Run diagnosis with ISTA and check the level to which the vehicle has been programmed; Program and encode the complete vehicle using ISTA/P 3.60.0 or ISTA NEXT 4.02.10 or higher to integration level F056-16-11-500 or higher.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146800Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M111316
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryService Action: B38 Engine - Check and Replace Crankshaft Guide Bearing. The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction Warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area and engine damage can occur in rare occasions.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146799Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M011216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"ENGINE MECHANICAL WATER (COOLANT) PUMP: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 7 YEARS/84,000 MILES. INFORMATION As part of a Class Action Suit Settlement for the vehicles listed above (""Class Vehicles""), MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC, is extending the limited warranty for the engine mechanical water pump to: z Item #1: This ""component-specific"" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. z This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty. z When it is necessary, the friction wheel is covered only when it is done in conjunction with performing an eligible and covered engine mechanical water pump repair. z This extended coverage does not apply to electric water pump. Note: This bulletin is a notice of a component-specific ""limited warranty extension as part of a Class Action Settlement. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the MINI vehicle is currently experiencing a problem with the water pump."
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146796Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BMWDEC0116
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"Update MINI Water Pump Class Action Settlement: Herremans v. BMW of North America, LLC. MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (""MINI USA"") has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the above referenced class action and the Court has granted final approval of the settlement. This DCS message provides you with the latest information about this case and the settlement. Class Allegations. The Plaintiff claimed that MINI produced and sold certain MINI Cooper Class Vehicles with defective water pumps. Class Vehicles are MINI R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, and R60 Series vehicles equipped with N12, N14, N16 or N18 engines that were sold or leased to Class Members in the US (including Puerto Rico). The Class Vehicles were produced from October 2006 through November 2012."
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146981Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M651016
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"USB DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED BY CHAMP2 HEAD UNIT. Media connected to the USB connector is not recognized by the audio system. Playback of files from the media is not possible. Message displayed on the audio system display: ""Title cannot be reproduced"" ""Is being read"" (but never plays back any audio) CAUSE Media with data files stored in more than 32 directories or 32 subdirectories within a directory. Media with a large number of files. Media exceeds total storage capacity of 32 GB."
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- M340316
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryThe front outer brake pads are worn more than the inner pads. The brake pad wear indicator has not been activated. Very aggressive driving
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146979Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M320116
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
Summary"EPS INTERMITTENT ASSIST FAILURE, FC 4823FA. The steering assistance fails after several, consecutive parking maneuvers or sustained hold at the end stop. EPS assistance starts functioning again after a few minutes. And, Fault code 4823FA (""EPS control unit internally overload, reduction in steering assistance"") is stored in the EPS control module. EPS software error (overloading protection function over sensitivity)."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146977Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M310315
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryCRACKING NOISE IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT/WISHBONE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 03 15 dated February 2016. Cracking noise coming from the area of the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, railroad crossings and speed bumps. CAUSE Wishbone rubber mount.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146976Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M310115
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryGroaning/squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146975Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M270116
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- MINI
SummaryF54 ALL4: FAULT CODE 440317 STORED IN THE LMV. The following Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed in the instrument cluster: CCM 350: Driving stabilization. Drive at a moderate speed. The following entry is present in the fault memory of the LMV: 440317 - Pump motor: General multiple fault. Further fault memory entries can occur in combination: DSC: 48068C - Transfer box - clutch closed down temporarily, possible overheating. 48078A - All-wheel drive clutch - clutch position open, only front-wheel drive. LMV: 440304 - Pump motor: Current too low Unfavorable software of the longitudinal torque distribution module (LMV).
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